Jewish History

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e-TiM: Medieval Israel: Judaism Between the Cross and the Crescent

Shulie Mishkin

Please note that due to the time change in Israel (but not North America) class on Nov 4 begins at 1:00pm Eastern This will be an eight-part series taking place on Thursdays at 12:00pm-1:00pm Eastern. Although the centre of Jewish life moved in the…
Program

Medieval Israel: Judaism Between the Cross and the Crescent

Shulie Mishkin

Although the center of Jewish life moved in the Middle Ages to other places like Germany, Spain and Bagdad, Jews continued to live in the land of Israel and it remained the focal point of yearning for redemption. This course will examine major…
Program

The Final Days of First Temple Jerusalem

Shulie Mishkin

Class

Come and Walk the Land: Regions of Israel and Their Stories (Part 6) - Golan: Israel's natural playground and one of its main centers in Talmudic times

Shulie Mishkin

Class

Come and Walk the Land_ Regions of Israel and Their Stories (Part 5) - On the Coast: In ancient times the home of non-Jews from Philistines to Crusaders, today the hub of modern Israel

Shulie Mishkin

Class

Come and Walk the Land: Regions of Israel and Their Stories (Part 4) - Samaria: Shilo, Shechem, the Samaritans and more in the true center of the country

Shulie Mishkin

Class

Come and Walk the Land: Regions of Israel and Their Stories (Part 3) - Around the Kinneret: From Christian pilgrimage sites to early Zionists, with some nice beaches in between

Shulie Mishkin

Class

4 | The Great Escape

Dr. Marc Shapiro

The Great Escape covers the escape of the students and teachers of the Mir Yeshiva from eastern Europe to Shanghai as they escape the Nazis. This is episode 4: the final episode.
Podcast

3 | The Great Escape

Dr. Marc Shapiro

The Great Escape covers the escape of the students and teachers of the Mir Yeshiva from eastern Europe to Shanghai as they escape the Nazis. This is episode 3.
Podcast

2 | The Great Escape

Dr. Marc Shapiro

The Great Escape covers the escape of the students and teachers of the Mir Yeshiva from eastern Europe to Shanghai as they escape the Nazis. This is episode 2.
Podcast